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CBA raises concerns with Bill C-10 at Senate Committee

Ottawa – The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) will present its concerns regarding Bill C-10, Safe Streets and Communities Act, to the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, in Room 257, East Block, at 4:15 p.m.

The CBA has opposed the legislation since it was first introduced last fall, suggesting that the Bill's approach is contrary to what is known to lead to a safer society, and would move Canada along a road that has failed in other countries. » Read More

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Protect client confidentiality in disclosing information about trust accounts

If you have a trust account at a financial institution that is a member of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC), you will receive a reminder in April about disclosure requirements you must meet under the CDIC Joint and Trust Account Disclosure By-law. For a trust deposit to enjoy additional insurance coverage, trustees must disclose certain information on the records of the member institution. The good news is that solicitor-client privilege has been addressed, and confidentiality of client information can be protected.

To protect client confidentiality, a lawyer or notary may substitute an alpha numeric or other code for the name and address of each beneficiary. The code would refer back to the records maintained at the lawyers' or notary's office, thereby maintaining confidentiality.

Read The CDIC letter | Visit The CDIC Website | Or Call 1-800-461-2342
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